Amana ARB2217CW-PARB2217CW0, ARB1917CW-PARB1917CW1 Owner’s Manual
BUILT BETTERTHAH IT HAS TO BE
Owner's
Bottom Freezer
Refrigerator
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Manual
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Contents
Introduction............................................................ 2
Important Safety Information ................................. 3
Installing Your Refrigerator .................................... 4
How to Remove the Doors and Hinges ............ 4
How to Reverse the Doors ................................ 5
How to Install and Remove Handles ................ 5
How to Replace the Doors and Hinges ............ 6
How to Remove and Install the Pullout Drawer 7
How to Connect the Water Supply ..................... 8
How to Level Your Refhgerator .......................... 9
How to Adjust the Temperature Controls ..........9
Fresh Food Features ........................................... 10
Intedor Shelves ................................................ 10
Door Storage .................................................... 10
Accessories ..................................................... 10
Climate-Controlled Drawers ........................... 11
Storage Drawers .............................................. 11
Freezer Features ................................................. 12
Pdrnary Features ............................................. 12
Shelves ............................................................ 12
Drawers ........................................................... 12
Door Storage .................................................... 12
Accessories ..................................................... 13
Hints and Care .................................................... 14
How to Clean Your Unit .................................... 14
How to Remove and Replace Light Bulbs ...... 15
Trouble Shooting ................................................. 16
Wan'anty ............................................................... 19
Part No. 12642702
Printed in U.S.A. 01102
Thank you for buying an Amana refrigerator!
Please read this Owner's Manual thoroughly. This manual provides proper
maintenance information.
Complete registration card and promptly return, If registration card is missing,
call the Consumer Affairs Department.
Warranty service must be performed by an authorized servicer. Amena also
recommends contacting an authorized servicer if service is required after warranty
expires. To locate an authorized servicer, call 1-800-NAT-LSVC (t-800-628-5782),
or call 1(319)622-5511 if outside the U.S.A. You may also contact us on the web at
www.amana.com.
When contacting Amana, please pmvide the following information. Product
information is on the sedal plate, located on ceiling of fresh food section.
Model Number
'P' Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Dealer Name
Asure TM Extended
Service Plan
Amana offers long-term service
protection for this new refrigerator.
Asure TM Extended Service Plan is
specially designed to supplement
Amana's strong warranty. This plan
covers parts, labor, and travel charges.
Call 1(800)528-2682, or contact us at
www.amana.com for more information.
If something seems unusual, please
check "Trouble Shooting" section,
which is designed to help you solve
problems before calling service.
What if
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone
This book is intended to show the
variety of features that are available in
the product line. If your refrigerator
does not have all the options that are
shown, many of these options may be
purchased by contacting the Consumer
Affairs Department. See contact
information on the cover of your
manual.
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Important Safety Information
Recognize Safety Symbols, Words, Labels
What You Need to Know
about Safe_ Instructions
I DANGER I
DANGER--immediate hazards which WILL resultin severe personal injuryor
death,
I WARNING I
WARNING--Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD resultin severe
personal injuryor death.
i CAUT,ON I
CAUTION--Hazards or unsafepracticeswhichCOULD resultinminorpersonal
injuryor productorpropertydamage.
Warning and Important Safety
Instructions appearing in this manual
are not meant to cover all possible
conditions and situations that may
occur. Common sense, caution, and care
must be exercised when installing,
maintaining, or operating refrigerator.
Always contact your dealer, distributor,
service agent, or manufacturer about
problems or conditions you do not
understand.
I WARNING
To reduce risk of fire, electric shock, serious injury, or death when using your
refrigerator, follow these basic precautions, including the following:
1. Read all instructions before using 8. DO NOT use a two-prong adapter, 13. Install refrigerator according to
refrigerator.
2. Observe all local codes and
ordinances
3. Be sure to follow grounding
instructions.
4. Check with a qualified electrician
if you are not sure this appliance
is properly grounded.
5. DO NOT ground to a gas line.
6. DO NOT ground to cold water
pipe.
7. Refrigerator is designed to
operate on a separate 103 to 126
volt, 15 amp., 60 cycle line. DO
NOT modify plug on power cord. If
plug does not fit electrical outlet,
have proper outlet installed by a
qualified electrician.
extension cord or power strip.
9. DO NOT remove warning tag from
power cord.
10. DO NOT tamper with refrigerator
controls.
11. DO NOT service or replace any
part of refrigerator unless
specifically recommended in
owner's manual or published
user-repair instructions. DO NOT
attempt service if instructions are
not understood or if they are
beyond personal skill level.
12. Always disconnect refrigerator
from electrical supply before
attempting any sen/ice. Disconnect
power cord by grasping the plug,
not the cord.
Installation Instructions. All
connections for water, electrical
power, and grounding must compl,
with local codes and be made by
licensed personnel
when required.
14. Keep your refrigerator in good
condition. Bumping or dropping
refrigerator can damage unit or
cause unit to malfunction or leak.
If damage occurs, have
refrigerator checked by qualified
service technician.
15. Replace worn power cords and/or
loose plugs.
16. Always read and follow
manufacturer's storage and ideal
environment instructions for items
being stored in refrigerator.
I DANGER
To reduce risk of injury or death, follow basic precautions,
including the following."
Proper Disposal of Your Refrigerator
IMPORTANT: Child entrapment and suffocationare not problems of the past. Junked or
abandoned refrigeratorsare stilldangerous-even if they sit out for "just a few days". If you are
getting rid of your old refrigerator, please follow the instructionsbelow to help prevent accidents.
BEFORE YOU THROW AWAYYOUR OLD REFRIGERATOR OR FREEZER:
• Take off the doors.
• Leave the shelves in place so children may not easily climb inside.
Save These Instructions
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Installing Your Refrigerator
These instructions were provided to aid you in the installation of your unit. Amat_a cannot be responsible for improper installation.
How do I measure an
opening to insure
proper fit?
A W' of air space should be provided
for the top and back of the unit to allow
for proper air circulation. When
installing your unit, measure carefully.
Subflooring or floor coverings (i,e.
carpet, tile, wood floors, rugs) may
make your opening smaller than
anticipated.
Some clearance may be gained by using
the leveling procedure under How to
Level Your Refrigerator.
How to Remove the Doors and Hinges
Some in stallations require door removal to get refrigerator to final location, if removal of the pullout drawer is required, see later section entitled
How to Remove and Install the Pullout Drawer
How to Transport Your Unit
Follow these tips when moving the unit to final location:
NEVER transport unit on its side, If an upright position is not possible, lay unit on its back.
Allow unit to sit upright for approximately 30 minutes prior to plugging unit in to assure oil
return to the compressor. Plugging unit in immediately may cause damage to internal parts.
Use an appliance doily when moving unit. ALWAYS truck unit from its side- NEVER from its
front or back.
Protect outside finish of unit during transport by wrapping cabinet in blankets or inserting
padding between the unit and dolly.
Secure unit to dolly firmly with straps. Thread straps through handles when possible. DO NOT
overtighten. Overtightening restraints may
dent or damage outside finish.
How to Select the Best Location
Observe these points when choosing the final location for your unit:
DO NOT install refrigerator near oven, radiator, or other heat source. If not possible, shield unit
with cabinet material.
DO NOT install where temperature falls below 55°F (13°C). Malfunction may occur at this
temperature.
Make sure floor is level. If floor is not level, shim rear wheels of unit with a piece of plywood
or other shim material.
• To assure proper door closure, verify that the unit is leveled with a W' tilt to the back.
I _ WARNING I
To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe pert_onal injury or death, observe the following:
• Disconnect power to refrigerator before removing doors. Connect power only after replacing doors.
I ak CAUTION
To avoid damage to walls and flooring, protect sof_ vinyl or other floodng with cardboard, rugs, or other protective material.
i l Unplugpower cord from power source. ) f _ Lift refrigerator doo, from
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6Hold freezer door in place I ]
while removing center hinge JY _ I
p,n he=n.,
Remove freezer door. II
• Retain hinge pin for later use. f / ,j
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remove center hinge,
IV Remove Phillips screws to
Retain all screws for later use.
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from top hinge to remove hinge._ ]
• Retain all screws for later use. o° ..,.'_11,_ I
'/."he=headscrew";JL--'I
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Installing Your Refrigerator
How to Reverse the Doors
Perform all steps listed in How to |Remove the Doors and Hinges.
Transfer cabinet plugs and cabinet
2
screws to opposite side of cabinet.
Remove cabinet plugs with flat .1_.t,,_.
blade screwdriver tip wrapped I_'i'_,--../."'---._-../L
in masking tape. ,_
Remove center mullion screws :r-t_q_.._ [_
with s/_" hex head driver. _1_: I
For swing doors only , _.:,._ _ J
Remove bottom mullion screws _,_-_._ _._ I
with 3/e'hex head driver. _-_/'_ J
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How to Install and Remove Handles
Installing Fresh Food Front-Mounted Handles
If installing handles for the firsttime, the fresh food handles can be
located within the flesh food section. The handle trimwill be located
in theliterature pack. t
IMPORTANT: When working directly on doors, place doors
on a nonabrasive surface protected by towels or rugs to
avoid damage to door finish.
bottom edge of fresh fooa
Transfer door stops from
and freezer door to
opposite side of door edge. _ _'
Use a Phillips screwdriver for removal and
installation.
Handles to remove and reinstah
$ee How to Install and Remove 1
handles.
IjProceed to How to Replace theDoors and Hinges to mount doors. I
Removing Fresh Food Front-Mounted Handles
Removing handles may be necessary when transportingunit through
tight spaces, or when reversing the door.
door face with hex nut driver.
• If reversing door, remove door plugs |
I1 Remove _ "hex nut screws from
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Installing Freezer Handles
If installing handles for the first time, the freezer handles can be
located within the freezer section, i J
from opposite side of door and insert,=t_
in screw holes.
_.t on door face and secure with _
,") handleholeswithscrewbo [JI1
door face screws from step 1. _
Locate handle trim in literature
pack and install over top ana
bottom of handle, as illustrated.
Secure top handle trim with remaining
screw removed in step 1.
Snap bottom trim over bottom portion of
handle.
f Inst'!handleb,fasten'ogwithL= 'l
I screws removed from edge ol roll
Idoor. iII
/ " If reversing freezer door, remove door plugs from 1
_, top edge of door and insert into screw holes. ,)
Remove top handle trim b7
1
removing top handle screw.
Retaintrimand screwfor later
replacement.
PrY bottom handle ttfm from
handle with screwdriver tIat blade
wrapped in masMng tape.
Retain trimforlater replacement.
Remove two remaining handle
screws and remove handle.
• Retain screws for later replacement.
Removing Freezer Handles
Removing handles may be necessary when transporting unit through
tight spaces, or when reversing the door.
Remove handle screws with
Phillipsscrewdziver. _l
• Retain screws for later replacement. _J
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Installing Your Refrigerator
How to Install and Remove Handles ,.o,,tJ,,,,._
Installing Fresh Food Side-Mounted Handles
If installing handles for the first time, the fresh food handles
can be located on the back of the relhigerator.
Install handle by fastening
with T-15 Torx _ screws
removed from edge of door.
NOTE: If _ve_ing a_ re_Ve
doo_!Ogs _ Opp_ite _ide of
Removing Fresh Food Side-Mounted Handles
Removing handles may be necessary when transporting unit
through tight spaces, or when reversing the door.
side of door. Ilrl tt I
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Installing Freezer Handles
If installing handles for the first time, the freezer handles can
be located on the back of the refrigerator.
Torx° is a registered trademark of Textron Inc.
Installing and Removing Stainless Steel Front -Mounted Handles
To avoid risk of serious personal injury from sharp edges, do not remov
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front-mounted stainless steel handles from unit.
Removing Freezer Handles
Removing handles may be necessary when transporting unit
through tight spaces.
How to Replace the Doors and Hinges
Install hinge assemblies. . I
screws.
1 . Install top hinge Iooselywith VI6 hex head
Install center hinge with Phillips screws.
Install bottom hingewith */e"hex head screws.
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door on bottom hinge pin ana
hold freezer door uptight
Place hinge side of freezex
while installing center hinge
pin with s/u "hex head driver.
• Replaceany applicabledoorshims.
•removing
• Make sure the hinge pin is installed tight. #
4 Place hinge side of refrigerator door on |center hinge pin.
uptight, tighten down top _%_,_ [
hingewith% "he_heada_'ve,IN.®M
and replace hinge cover. Ill T J
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